Samudra Prachet
News- Samudra Prachet: Final Indigenous PCV for Coast Guard by GSL Launched.
• Event – Launch of second Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
• Built for– Indian Coast Guard.
• Location – GSL shipyard, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa.
• Vessel Name – Samudra Prachet (Yard 1268).
• Series – Second in a series of two PCVs.
• First Vessel – Samudra Pratap (Yard 1267), launched on 29th August 2024.
• Launched By – Smt. Priya Paramesh.
• Purpose – Coastal environmental protection and pollution response.
India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending in Petrol
News- India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending in Petrol — 5 Years Ahead of Target.
- 20% Ethanol Blending – Achieved in 2025, 5 years ahead of 2030 target.
- Announced By – Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
- Progress – Rose from 1.5% (2014) to 20% (2025).
- Increased– Ethanol production from 38 crore litres (2014) to 661.1 crore litres (june2025).
- Source – Derived from sugarcane & molasses.
- Clean Energy – Major step towards sustainable fuel.
- Farmer Boost – Ethanol price hiked for 2024–25 supply year.
India’s First Fully Indigenous 50 kW Geothermal Plant.
News- Arunachal to Host India’s First Fully Indigenous 50 kW Geothermal Plant.
• Project – India’s first 50 kW geothermal power plant.
• Location – Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
• Announcement – By Rupankar Rajkhowa, Chief of Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies.
• Completion Time – Expected within 3 years.
• Project Cost – Estimated at ₹10 crore.
• Technology – Fully indigenously developed.
• Temperature – Operates at 68°C low geothermal heat.
• Purpose – Generate clean and sustainable electricity.
Murali Sreeshankar
News– Murali Sreeshankar won Gold in Long Jump at the Portugal Sports Meet.
• Athlete – Murali Sreeshankar (India).
• Event – World Athletics Portugal Sports Meet 2025, A World Athletics Continental Tour bronze-level meet.
• Location – Maia Cidade do Desporto, Maia, Portugal.
• Medal – Murali Sreeshankar won gold in long jump.
• Best Jump – 7.75 meters.
Ratan Thiyam
News- Renowned Theatre Icon & Padma Shri Ratan Thiyam Passes Away at 77.
- Personality – Ratan Thiyam, renowned theatre artist and Padma Shri awardee.
- Passed Away – 23 July 2025.
- Contribution – Pioneer of India’s “theatre of roots movement.”
- Notable Works – Uttar Priyadarshi, Chakravyuha, Lengshonnei (Antigone adaptation).
- Shakespeare Adaptation – Directed a Manipuri version of Macbeth.
MCQs
Q1. What is the name of the second Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) launched by GSL?
A) Samudra Rakshak
B) Samudra Pratap
C) Samudra Prachet
D) Samudra Veer
Q2. Who announced the achievement of 20% ethanol blending in petrol?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Hardeep Singh Puri
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Narendra Modi
Q3. Who was Ratan Thiyam?
A) A classical dancer
B) A theatre artist and Padma Shri awardee
C) A Bollywood actor
D) A painter
Q4. Which medal did Murali Sreeshankar win at the Portugal Sports Meet 2025?
A) Silver
B) Bronze
C) Gold
D) None
Q5. Where is India’s first 50 kW geothermal power plant being established?
A) Leh, Ladakh
B) Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
C) Aizawl, Mizoram
D) Shillong, Meghalaya